Who he is
Taiwanese, 2016 World Barista Champion and founder of Simple Kaffa in Taipei — repeatedly named one of the best cafés in the world.
Philosophy
- The café is the long-form competition routine. What you put on stage at WBC must live behind the bar every day.
- Taiwan as a serious origin and serious roasting nation, not a peripheral market.
Notable quotes
"A great café is built one cup at a time, for years."
Signature gear & coffee
- La Marzocco · EK43
- Simple Kaffa house roasts; Geisha and natural Ethiopian
Known for
- 2016 WBC champion
- Simple Kaffa — multiple-time "World's Best Café"
Championships
2016 · World Barista Championship
Champion- Sponsor
- Simple Kaffa